Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo is ready to be showcased at the upcoming Auto Expo. Once launched, the Marco Polo will become the country's first commercially manufactured camper.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

The German luxury auto maker has taken a call to launch the Marco Polo in India after their V-Class model found success. The MPV will arrive with a host of ‘living space' concepts.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

Mr Martin Schwenk, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Mercedes-Benz India said, "At Auto Expo 2020, beside launching the AMG GT 4 Door Coupe, unveiling the A-Class Limousine and the New GLA SUV, we also will be launching something unique and never seen before in India."

"Inspired by the success of the V-Class Luxury MPV in India, we will be launching the V-Class Marco Polo Camper. Nothing reflects restlessness and a spirit of adventure better than an exciting road-trip and camping," he added.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

Mercedes-Benz says the V-Class Marco Polo embodies these traits, and blends outdoor ruggedness with the company's world-renowned luxury and technology. Merc expects that the V-Class Marco Polo camper to generate a lot of interest among their existing customers, who already have shown a massive interest to the V-Class luxury MPV models.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

There is no concrete information about features and specification at the moment. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo is currently available in international markets and has been named after the explorer Marco Polo.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

The Marco Polo available in foreign markets feature front seats that swivel, and rear seats that fold flat to make for a bed. The vehicle also features a pop-up roof that reveals an ‘upstairs' sleeping space.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

The V-Class Marco Polo features built in wardrobes, drawers, a stove, a sink with fresh and waste water tanks, and a fridge among a host of other elements that make it a mobile home.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

At the heart of the V-Class Marco Polo is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 234bhp of power and 500Nm of torque, and comes mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

Safety features on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo include brake assist, front and side impact beams, a crash sensor, a centrally mounted fuel tank, attention assist, and hill assist among others.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India: Will Debut At Auto Expo

Thoughts About The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Launching In India

Camper-style travel is not an Indian thing. Most folk only use a vehicle to get from place A to B, and live out of hotel or resorts, not their vehicles. While the concept is great, we think India is better off with seven, eight, and nine seater vehicles rather than campers.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:32 [IST]
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